Crime & Safety

Firefighters Respond to Downed Trees and Power Lines

The fire department recommends staying away at least 30 feet in all directions from downed power lines.

Firefighters have responded to several calls this morning for trees on power lines. wants to remind everyone to use extreme caution if you must go out. If residents come across a downed power line they are encouraged to:

  • Stay at least 30 feet in all directions from downed power lines and expect that they are live.
  • Never try to move or touch them.
  • Never walk under downed power lines.
  • Avoid trees and branches in contact with power lines.
  • Never drive over downed power lines.
  • If you must exit your vehicle because of fire or other safety reasons, try to jump completely clear, making sure that you do not touch the vehicle and the ground at the same time. Land with both feet together and shuffle away in small steps to minimize the path of electric current and avoid electrical shock.

Residents should also be aware that heavy amounts of snow resting on roofs and tree limbs could be potentially dangerous.

As of 8:30 a.m., Drummond Road in Gig Harbor is closed due to downed trees and/or power lines.

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